Project Manager

Job summary

Manage multiple construction and high-voltage transmission projects from initiation through closeout, overseeing budgets, forecasts, schedules, procurement, contracts, and project changes. Coordinate engineering, construction teams, contractors, and stakeholders while promoting safe work practices, maintaining project records, and reporting on delivery progress.

Job details

Project Manager Location: Edmonton, AB Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid Contract Details Position Type: Contract Contract Duration: 12 months Pay Rate: C$50.00–C$90.00 / Hour (CAD) Shift / Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support EPCOR's Transmission Program Management team in delivering multiple high-voltage transmission infrastructure projects in the Edmonton area. This role is responsible for managing projects from initiation through closeout, ensuring safe execution, effective cost and schedule control, strong stakeholder coordination, and compliance with applicable regulatory and organizational requirements. The successful candidate will bring a strong background in construction project management, preferably within electric utilities, transmission infrastructure, or energized substations. Key Responsibilities Manage a portfolio of construction and transmission infrastructure projects from inception through closeout. Oversee project budgets, cost forecasts, schedules, and change approvals. Promote safe work planning, hazard identification, and compliance with applicable Health, Safety and Environment requirements. Coordinate project activities across engineering, project controls, construction crews, contractors, and other stakeholders. Lead procurement activities, including Request for Proposal development, tendering, bid evaluation, contract negotiations, and contract administration. Maintain accurate project documentation, reports, schedules, and governance records. Participate in field kickoffs, site walkdowns, and construction safety inspections. Monitor project performance, resolve issues, manage changes, and support successful project delivery. Provide regular project updates and maintain required reporting and documentation. Required Skills Knowledge of electrical hazards and appropriate safe work practices. Experience with project permitting, environmental assessments, and stakeholder engagement. Strong understanding of project management processes and procedures aligned with PMBOK. Experience managing project budgets, schedules, contractors, and project deliverables. Preferred Skills Project Management Professional (PMP) designation. Familiarity with the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) project lifecycle. Experience managing procurement for major equipment and construction services. Experience with high-voltage transmission projects or utility infrastructure programs. Education Requirements Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a relevant technical certificate/diploma with at least 10 years of relevant experience. Construction Safety Training System (CSTS) — required within one month of contract execution (unless an alternative timeline is approved). Electrical Safety Training System (ESTS) — required within one month of contract execution (unless an alternative timeline is approved). Contractor Management training — required within one month of contract execution (unless an alternative timeline is approved). WHMIS Worker Education — required within one month of contract execution (unless an alternative timeline is approved). Hazard Management training — required within one month of contract execution (unless an alternative timeline is approved). Equivalent third-party courses or internally delivered training may be considered. Training costs and associated time are the contractor's responsibility. Required Experience Minimum 5 years of project management experience in a construction environment. Experience with utility construction in energized substations. About GTT GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada. Job Number: 26-17750

What you’ll do

Manage multiple construction and high-voltage transmission projects from initiation through closeout, overseeing budgets, forecasts, schedules, procurement, contracts, and project changes. Coordinate engineering, construction teams, contractors, and stakeholders while promoting safe work practices, maintaining project records, and reporting on delivery progress.

Requirements

Requires at least five years of project management experience in construction, including experience with utility construction in energized substations, and a bachelor's degree in engineering or a relevant technical certificate or diploma with at least ten years of relevant experience. Candidates should understand PMBOK-aligned project management, electrical hazards, permitting, environmental assessments, and stakeholder engagement; PMP certification and transmission or utility experience are preferred, and specified safety training must be completed within one month of contract execution.

Listed skills

• Change Management · Preferred
• Procurement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Construction Project Management
• Transmission Infrastructure
• Project Budget Management
• Cost Forecasting
• Schedule Management
• Health, Safety And Environment Compliance
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Procurement
• Contract Administration
• Project Permitting
• Environmental Assessments
• Electrical Hazard Awareness
• PMBOK
• Utility Construction
• Change Management
• Project Reporting

Job areas

• Construction
• Management & Leadership
• Engineering
• Energy
• Security & Safety

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